Romania: Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market 2021

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Romania

After three years of growth, the Romanian wood fuel (non-coniferous) market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Wood fuel (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Production in Romania

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) production contracted slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2020, overseas shipments of wood fuel (non-coniferous) decreased by -X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports fell to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood fuel (non-coniferous) exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, France, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, China, Switzerland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood fuel (non-coniferous) exported from Romania were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, Malaysia, the UK, Switzerland, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, China and Greece, which together accounted for a further X Netherlands (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. from 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of wood fuel (non-coniferous), when their volume decreased by -X% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2019, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X cubic meters), France (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood fuel (non-coniferous) imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest wood fuel (non-coniferous) suppliers to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Ukraine (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wood fuel (non-coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Ukraine ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform